Whenever a major crime is reported in India’s border state of Punjab, the official narrative often follows a familiar pattern. Before the deeper causes of the incident are fully investigated, attention quickly shifts toward Pakistan. Whether it is a drug seizure, an arms recovery, or an alleged terror plot, the accusation of a Pakistan-backed network […]
Inside the Indus Waters Treaty Seminar! An Instrument of Peace Under Stress: Global Experts Reframe the Water Crisis!
Yesterday, I attended the landmark international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad. Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) and Institute of Regional Studies, the event brought together an exceptional gathering of local political leaders, seasoned policy makers, legal experts, and international scholars. In an […]
Gaza Continues to Bleed!
There is a hollow, devastating cycle to the grief of our Ummah and our shared humanity. Just as the ink dried on yet another fragile diplomatic agreement, the illusion of safety was shattered. Only days after a framework agreement was signed in Lebanon, the skies above southern towns like Deir Seryan, Taybeh, and Khiam were […]
Systematic Erasure of Muslim Identity in India: India under BJP validating Two Nation’s Theory
A dual-front strategy in India is in Motion. Targeting of both the cultural presence and educational infrastructure of India’s 200 million Muslims has accelerated sharply. In Uttarakhand, the state government has passed legislation to completely abolish the state’s Maddrassa Education Board by July 1, 2026. Simultaneously, following recent regional elections, municipal authorities have initiated aggressive […]
Corruption in Indian Military: A Growing Challenge to the Credibility of Army From False Glory to Institutional Decay!
For decades, the Indian Army has projected itself as one of India’s most trusted institutions. However, a series of corruption cases involving senior military officers, recruitment centres, procurement officials, and land deals has raised serious questions about accountability and institutional oversight. These recurring scandals suggest that corruption is not limited to a few individuals but […]
From Indo-Pacific to Pacific!
The recent decision by the United States to restore the name of its Pacific Command (USPACOM), replacing the Indo-Pacific Command designation introduced in 2018, has sparked debate across South Asia. While the Pentagon has stated that the change does not alter the command’s mission or area of responsibility, the symbolism of the move is difficult […]
Pakistan Freedom Report 2026! A National Assessment of Constitutional Guarantees, Digital Transformations, and Citizens’ Lived Experiences
The publication of The State of Freedom Report – Pakistan 2026 marks a major milestone in how the country talks about governance and laws. Published by Mishal Pakistan (the Country Partner Institute of the World Economic Forum), this is the nation’s very first comprehensive study on freedom. The report avoids simply using outside international rankings. […]
Genealogy of Kharjiyat (Part II)
The genealogy of Kharjiyat has made it crystal clear that it is the ultimate menace. While its historical grammar is transnational, its contemporary manifestation has been heavily localised within the Pakistan-Afghanistan theatre. Over the past two decades, transnational militant currents mutated into highly violent domestic entities, primarily through the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Islamic […]
Genealogy of Kharjiyat (Part I)
The contemporary crisis of religious militancy is often analysed through the lens of geopolitics, socio-economic grievances, or security failures. However, viewing terrorism merely as a sequence of physical disruptions overlooks the deep-seated engine that drives it. To understand this violent extremism, we must understand Kharjiyat. It is the foundational, preceding doctrinal framework that legitimises mass […]
Al Khawarij: A Comprehensive Analysis of Extremist Fallacies with Respect to Pakistan’s Constitutional Legitimacy
Militancy, violent extremism & religious terrorism are often analyzed purely as political or security crises. However, treating terrorism merely as a series of physical security breaches fails to address the root of the problem. Terrorism is the ultimate physical act but it is driven by a pre-existing, coherent, and deeply flawed theological framework. In contemporary […]